

Bots & Bourbon
Event Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Happy Hour: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Early birds welcome!)
Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community.
Doors open at 6:00 PM for Happy Hour, so feel free to arrive early, grab a drink, and settle in.
The official program begins at 6:30 PM with an icebreaker, followed by a short introduction, a tech talk, and networking to close out the night.
We’re featuring Troi Williams, UMD Ph.D. researcher and AI & Robotics R&D Lead, known for advancing safer, smarter autonomous systems across humanoids, autonomous vehicles, drones, and more. Troi leads teams building next‑generation AI that strengthens perception, reliability, and safety in real‑world environments.
Enjoy networking with other like‑minded tech professionals and great conversation.